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Blame the Jews! Sep 26, 2025

Pastor Josh Schwartz and Ken Mikle talk to Trevor Rubenstein and Pastor Aaron Braaten on the intensifying worldwide hatred of the Jews. Jesus is coming back to a Jewish nation, capital, and people! As a result, they are global targets today, as in the 1930s. They also consider the decline of Dispensationalism—the one truth-telling theology that helps us understand God’s plan for the last days! Hear the confusion of Covenant Theology and more in revealing clips. The extended version begins at 28:07. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1472/29

When Lawlessness Rules—the World is On Edge Sep 19, 2025

Josh Schwartz and Ken Mikle talk to Jan Markell for the hour. Political assassinations, lawlessness, and darkness seem to pervade everything. Are we in the very last of the last days? This leads to efforts to set dates for the rapture including the upcoming Feast of Trumpets. What about the mischief of the forthcoming U.N. meetings? Add to the chaos the killing of Charlie Kirk. What is the Christian to make of such instability? The extended version begins at 30:13. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1472/29

When Voices Are Gunned Down: Charlie Kirk, Technocracy Rising, Israel Condemned Sep 12, 2025

A.I., the technocrats, and technocracy: Are we seeing the development of the Beast System of Revelation 13? Pastor Josh Schwartz and Ken Mikle open with Patrick Wood analyzing these issues. In the extended version, Jan Markell joins David Tal and Josh to talk about the Kirk assassination and the Israeli strike on Qatar. How should the believer respond? Extended version begins at 32:21. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1472/29

A Glimpse of Things to Come Sep 05, 2025

Should followers of Jesus read or study the book of Revelation? Is it all symbolic, or will it all come to pass in the future? Pastor Josh talks with Pastor Gary Hamrick of Cornerstone Chapel, Leesburg, Virginia. Pastor Gary has just written an insightful new book, Standing on the Edge of Eternity: The End Times According to Revelation. Find it in our online store. In the extended version at 27:58, Pastor Josh and Pastor Gary discuss how believers should be the best citizens in the countries where they live. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1472/29

Truth Dies by Wrong Interpretation Aug 29, 2025

Is the Earth flat? Did America make it to the moon? Is there a global Cabal? Conspiracy theories are everywhere. Plus, why are evangelicals invested in theology but not eschatology? And why should we study Bible prophecy? Pastor Josh and Ken talk with Lee Brainard about many important issues including apologetics. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1472/29

Echoes of Peace, Whispers of War Aug 22, 2025

Pastor Josh Schwartz and Ken Mikle welcome Pete Garcia. The world is crying out for peace and safety. Will it happen, or is more conflict coming? Pastor Josh and Ken talk with Pete Garcia, a combat veteran and aviator. What is next on God’s timeline of Biblical Eschatology? What’s behind the accusations that Trump is the Antichrist and why is this not possible? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1472/29

Fingerprints of Diabolical Deception Aug 15, 2025

We are seeing a staggering rise in antisemitism worldwide, and Zionism is often misunderstood. Is this deception or a new level of understanding? Pastor Josh and Ken talk to Brett Meador, Pastor at Athey Creek Church, Portland, Oregon. What does the Bible teach? And why is it so important to have a consistent and literal hermeneutic at a time when deception and delusion cause such confusion? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1472/29

The Hidden Hands Behind the Lies Aug 08, 2025

Are there global players behind the scenes pulling the strings? This week, Pastor Josh Schwartz and Ken Mikle have a conversation with Catherine Austin Fitts. Immunity to the law, and exemption from taxes, suggest there are two groups of people. Satan’s deceptive scheme is in progress. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1472/29

Avoid Falling into Traps Aug 01, 2025

Have you fallen into the traps of New Thought or Progressive Christianity? This week, Pastor Josh Schwartz and Ken Mikle have a conversation with Melissa Dougherty. She fell into the trap of the New Thought Movement. Now she is combating New Age, New Thought, and Progressive Christianity. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1472/29

Warning Signs Jul 25, 2025

Jan Markell talks to Michele Bachmann about events that are a warning to believers that should be concerning. Then Ken Mikle and Josh Schwartz host Jan Markell in a review of this program over 25 years. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1472/29

Storm Clouds Gathering Jul 18, 2025

Jan Markell talks to Michele Bachmann about rapidly-changing events and alignments that are threatening. They challenge outrageous statements recently made by Tucker Carlson at a Charlie Kirk event and remind people and presidents that one issue cannot be mishandled or a nation pays for it. Pastor Josh Schwartz and Ken Mikle talk to Tyler Hamrick about the key role of being a watchman as outlined in Ezekiel 33. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1472/29

Against All Odds Jul 11, 2025

Jan Markell interviews Kari Hoffmann whose son Landen survived a demonic attack against all odds. She relates a gripping yet uplifting account. Josh Schwartz and Ken Mikle talk to David Tal. The key to understanding the times is Israel’s prophetic role playing out today. And what about those sleeper cells supposedly loose in America? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1472/29

Peace, Safety & Sudden Destruction Jul 04, 2025

Jan Markell talks to White House correspondent Bill Koenig. Is America headed towards consequences for its policies? Hear the open letter to President Trump. Josh Schwartz and Ken Mikle talk to apologist Frank Turek. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1472/29

Watching the Stage Being Set Jun 27, 2025

Jan Markell comments on stunning comments by Candace Owens, Tucker Carlson, and more. Jill Martin Rische shares how you can be a blessing to Israel. Ken Mikle talks to Mike Gendron, who offers helpful insights into how to reach your Catholic friends with the gospel. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1472/29

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